Photos of 107m Benetti FB 277 under construction

14 December 2015 by Simon Hardie

The first photos of Benetti’s largest ever build, the 107m FB 277, have been revealed. The photos help to emphasise the scale of the project, with the steel hull being constructed in three separate sections due its size.

The three hull sections were built in Livorno by Mec-Carpensalda and then carefully transported by barge to the Benetti yard.

The hull sections, constructed by Mec-Carpensalda, being transported by barge to the Benetti yard. Photos courtesy of Mec-Carpensalda

Not much else is known about this 107m project at the moment but the FB 277 will have a full displacement steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Design and naval architecture is by Benetti, who will take over the bulk of the work following the arrival of the newly constructed sections of hull.

The FB 277 will be powered by two Rolls Royce diesel electric engines and is expected to cruise at 16 knots with of a top speed of 18.5 knots. Delivery has been scheduled for 2019.

A photo of the hull section reveals a cross section of the interior of FB 277

Parent company Azimut Benetti Group remains the biggest superyacht builder in the world next year, with more yachts on order or in build than any other yard. Benetti itself has a total of 39 yachts on its order books.